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Is bittergourd really good for diabetics?

for the sake of natural therapy, diabetics are in dire need of food alternatives to lower their blood sugar. Some are claiming that bittergourd is one of it.

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Dominique Teng says

Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) is well known in China for its medicinal properties, especially for its ability to regulate blood sugar. At least three active compounds have been identified. The Chinese use bitter gourd as vegetable in various dishes or as a tea. In the West an ongoing research is being conducted and the results are very promising as the active compounds seem to regulate sugar metabolism in the body.

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